Migraine and Madeira?

[Barry Sunderland]

One particular Madeira has caused me major migraines 2 consecutive times. I've never had a problem before with any other Madeira.

The question is this: Has anyone ever received a migraine from a Madeira?

[Barry Sunderland]

And Roy, no, it's not because of lead.

[Andy Velebil]

What Madeira was it? And you can send any remaining bottles you have to me.

[Peter T.]

Barry- Bioamines are now thought to be the culprit for most wine-related headaches and migraines, not sulfites as is commonly believed. Some people are more sensitve. Which madeira was it? Have you ever had a migraine from any other wine? One interesting thing about your comments is that bioamine production is reported to be related mostly to malolactic fermentation- generally impeded by fortification in madeiras. Perhaps, atypically, malo had begun in the madeira in question before it was fortified.

[Roy Hersh]

Very odd. I have heard this with white and red wines but v. rarely with Madeira (which of course is most often white). Here is some info for you Barry:

http://foodallergies.about.com/od/commo ... eintol.htm